Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TIDIN, n. Also tiden (Abd. 1898 J. Milne Poems 26); tidding (Sc. c.1800 Earl Brand in Child Ballads No. 7. A. x.); arch. form tithand (Sc. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 107, 1928 J. G. Horne Lan'wart Loon 28). Sc. forms of Eng. tiding(s). Gen. in pl.
